Community Led Health Contract – CHP

Active Communities are currently delivering the NHS contract for
community led health in Renfrewshire.

We believe to tackle health inequalities
we need to engage, motivate, support, facilitate, enthuse and enable local
people.

The Christie report commissioned by the
Scottish Government stated "A cycle
of deprivation and low aspiration has been allowed to persist because
preventative measures have not been prioritised. Recognising that effective
services must be designed with and for people and communities – not delivered
‘top down’ for administrative convenience."

Focusing on how more attention to working with
individuals and communities to build skills, confidence and coping strategies
will in turn decrease the need for treatment and care. In the Linwood area, we
are delivering Health Issues in the Community training and have developed a new
Community Health Champions programme,

Harnessing the energy and
commitment of partner agencies to work with us using a collaborative approach.
We have established a Community Health and Wellbeing Network for third sector
organisations. The Network provides an opportunity to share information, pool resources,
meet challenges together and develop partnerships.